Highlights
- OnePlus 12 India launch set for January 23, 7:30 PM IST.
- Expected pricing: Rs 64,999 for 12GB RAM, Rs 69,999 for 16GB RAM.
- Key specs include Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 5400mAh battery, 2K ProXDR display.
- OnePlus 12 offers advanced cooling, exceptional battery life, and Hasselblad camera.
The launch, titled “Smooth Beyond Belief,” is also expected to unveil the Buds 3 earbuds, enhancing OnePlus’ portfolio of new products beyond just smartphones.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the OnePlus 12 launch in India today.
OnePlus 12: Live Event Details
The “Smooth Beyond Belief” event is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on January 23, in New Delhi.
Fans and tech enthusiasts can watch the event live, as it will be streamed across various platforms including the company’s YouTube channel, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Additionally, OnePlus will host the livestream on its official website, ensuring widespread accessibility for its global audience.
Availability and Pricing
These devices have already been launched in China, with their full specifications available and no significant variations expected for the global market.
The OnePlus 12 and 12R, along with the Buds 3, are set to be sold via Amazon India and on the official OnePlus India website.
Notably, the pricing for the Indian market is expected to differ from the European and US markets.
As such, leaks and speculations about the pricing of these new OnePlus devices have been circulating.
According to a leak by Abhishek Yadav, the OnePlus 12 is expected to start at Rs 64,999 for the 12GB RAM option, and Rs 69,999 for the 16GB RAM variant.
The availability and pricing of a 24GB RAM variant in India remain uncertain.
Exclusive ✨
OnePlus 12 sale date 📅 30 January, 2024.
OnePlus 12R sale next month i.e. February, 2024.#OnePlus #OnePlus12R #OnePlus12 pic.twitter.com/myUTZ8IckJ
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 20, 2024
On the other hand, the OnePlus 12R is speculated to be priced starting at Rs 39,999 in India.
OnePlus 12: Key Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for superior performance.
- Cooling: Dual Cryo-velocity VC System to prevent overheating.
- Battery: 5400mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging.
- Wireless Charging: 50W AIRVOOC, 50% charge in 23 minutes.
- Display: 2K 120Hz ProXDR, 4500nits brightness, BOE technology.
- Camera: Hasselblad 50MP wide-angle and 64MP telephoto lenses.
- Eye Care: TÜV certified, 2160Hz PWM dimming for less strain.
OnePlus 12: Features
The OnePlus 12 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform, with OnePlus and Qualcomm working closely to maximize the chipset’s capabilities.
This collaboration has led to features like refined CPU-Vitalization, Qualcomm Game Quick Touch 2.0, and enhanced AI performance.
The phone also features a Dual Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System to prevent overheating, a common issue in flagship smartphones.
A 5400mAh battery powers the OnePlus 12, supported by 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
These features combine to provide a Day of Use (DoU) of up to 47 hours with just 26 minutes of charging.
The wireless charging option can charge the phone from 1% to 50% in approximately 23 minutes.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 2K 120Hz ProXDR display, with a peak brightness of 4500nits.
This display, featuring BOE’s blue diamond pixel layout, meets or exceeds 18 DisplayMate A+ standards.
The screen also adopts 2160Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain and has received TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care certification.
The phone includes the 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, featuring a 50MP Sony LYT-808 wide-angle camera and a 64MP OV64B 3X periscope telephoto camera.
The wide-angle camera absorbs 50% more light than the main sensor in the OnePlus 11, while the telephoto camera offers up to 120X Hybrid Zoom.
Five Reasons to Buy the OnePlus 12
- State-of-the-Art Processor: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset provides unmatched speed and efficiency, making the OnePlus 12 ideal for gaming, multitasking, and high-performance applications.
- Advanced Cooling Technology: The innovative cooling system ensures the phone stays cool under heavy usage, enhancing longevity and performance.
- Exceptional Battery Life and Charging Speeds: The large 5400mAh battery and ultra-fast charging capabilities mean less time tethered to a charger and more time using the phone.
- Superior Display Quality: With its high-resolution, ultra-bright ProXDR display, the OnePlus 12 offers an immersive viewing experience, perfect for streaming and gaming.
- Professional-Grade Photography: The collaboration with Hasselblad results in stunning photo quality, making the OnePlus 12 a great choice for photography enthusiasts and professionals.
Extreme Fast and Smooth Experience That Lasts
The OnePlus 12 will come with Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 mobile platform.
This time, OnePlus has collaborated closely with Qualcomm to fully exploit the capabilities of this chipset, integrating multiple industry-leading features.
These include refined CPU-Vitalization, the updated Qualcomm® Game Quick Touch 2.0, and enhanced AI performance.
OnePlus also recognizes the importance of delivering a fast and smooth experience that lasts, while ensuring the absence of interruptions caused by overheating issues often encountered with certain flagship smartphones.
The OnePlus 12 will boast an industry-leading Dual Cryo-velocity VC Cooling System, featuring OnePlus’ largest-ever 9,140 mm² VC.
The VC structure follows an advanced Laval nozzle design, which is inspired by sophisticated aeronautical engines, reducing resistance against gas flow and enhancing heat transfer.
Unmatched Battery Life That Endures
OnePlus leads the industry in fast charging technology, and it has been confirmed that the OnePlus 12 will feature a robust 5400mAh battery, accompanied by 100W SUPERVOOC fast charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.
Combining these features, the OnePlus 12 sets a new record in OnePlus’ history by offering an impressive Day of Use (DoU) of up to 47 hours with a mere 26 minutes of charging.
The 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging can charge the phone from 1% to 50% in just 23 minutes.
The charging speeds of both wired and wireless charging on the OnePlus 12 surpass those of certain flagship smartphones priced over $1,000.
Revolutionary 2K ProXDR Display That Transcends
The OnePlus 12 will showcase an extraordinary 2K 120Hz ProXDR display, boasting an unprecedented peak brightness of 4500nits, surpassing that of mainstream flagship smartphones currently available in the market.
This display is powered by BOE’s innovative blue diamond pixel layout, setting or matching 18 records of DisplayMate A+ standards.
Moreover, the OnePlus 12 pays meticulous attention to alleviating eye strain with its flagship through this highly customized display.
The screen adopts 2160Hz PWM dimming when the display brightness is under 70 nits to reduce screen flicker and minimize eye strain for users.
Moreover, this display receives TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care certification due to its strong ability to reduce blue light emission and intelligent adjusting of the display’s color temperature.
Refined 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile That Empowers
The OnePlus 12 will be equipped with the 4th Gen Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, empowering you to capture every moment as an impressive memory.
At its center is the industry-first 50MP Sony’s LYT-808 wide-angle camera with a 1/1.4’ sensor size to absorb 50% more light compared to the IMX890 main sensor used in the OnePlus 11, ensuring exceptional performance in low-light or back-lit environments.
The OnePlus 12 will also come with a 64MP OV64B 3X periscope telephoto camera, one of the best smartphone telephoto cameras on the market.
With a 1/2’ sensor size, the OnePlus 12 can capture stunning photos at any distance with 3X optical zoom, 6X in-sensor zoom, and 120X Hybrid Zoom.
ONEPLUS 12 KEY SPECIFICATION
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | June 7, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP 48 MP |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+CDMA |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
ONEPLUS 12R SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 32 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5500 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | January 24, 2024 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2712 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 443 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 32 MP , Telephoto Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Super VOOC, 100W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N3
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N3
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |